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Global nuclear power just reached a new record...

But here's what most headlines are missing.

China accounted for all of the world's net nuclear growth in 2025.

Meanwhile, the United States remains the world's largest nuclear electricity producer, while Europe continues to lag behind previous highs.

Robert Rapier breaks down the latest global nuclear trends from the Statistical Review of World Energy.

🔗 Read the full analysis: https://shalemag.com/global-nuclear-power-growth/

Global Nuclear Power Growth - Energy Network Media Group Global nuclear power generation reached an all-time high in 2025, and China supplied all of the net growth. According to the latest Statistical Review of World

The Department of Energy is taking a historic step toward complete domestic nuclear fuel independence! ⚛️🇺🇸

On July 28, 2026, Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed landmark MOUs with the governors of Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho—naming them as the five finalist states to host new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. Chosen from a competitive pool of 28 applications, these prospective hubs aim to consolidate uranium enrichment, fuel fabrication, spent fuel reprocessing, and advanced reactor deployment into regional industrial ecosystems. Each campus is projected to attract up to $50 billion in capital investment while providing continuous baseload power to adjacent AI data centers.

Read our full analysis of state-level commitments, economic projections, and supply chain impacts: https://shalemag.com/doe-selects-five-states-nuclear-lifecycle-innovation-campuses/

DOE Selects Five States to Host Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses in Push for Domestic Fuel Security - Energy Network Media Group On July 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy delivered a transformative announcement for America's energy independence by naming Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma,

State of Energy Corpus Christi 2026: Featured Speaker Spotlight 🏛️

We're proud to welcome Kent Britton, CEO of the Port of Corpus Christi, for a deep dive into the strategic future of one of America's most vital energy hubs.

On August 20, Kent will discuss:
🔹 Strategic port expansion & global trade leadership.
🔹 Major infrastructure investments driving regional growth.
🔹 Preparing the Port for AI-powered industry and next-gen energy.

Join the conversation with South Texas energy leaders. 🚀

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State of Energy Corpus Christi 2026: Featured Speaker 🏛️ We are honored to feature Kent Britton, CEO of the Port of Corpus Christi, at this year's forum on August 20. Kent will lead a critical discussion on the future expansion and development of the Port, focusing on: 🔹 Strategic port expansion to strengthen America’s energy and global trade leadership. 🔹 Infrastructure investments driving regional economic growth and exports. 🔹 Positioning the Port for the next generation of energy, manufacturing, and AI-powered industry. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leaders shaping the future of energy in South Texas. 🚀 Reserve your seat today: https://energynetworkmediagroup.ticketspice.com/state-of-energy-2026

Join us at State of Energy Corpus Christi 2026 on Aug 20 at The Ortiz Center! Shaping America's energy future. Register now: https://energynetworkmediagroup.ticketspice.com/state-of-energy-2026

Can artificial intelligence compress multi-decade nuclear engineering cycles into just a few years? ⚛️🤖

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Project Prometheus for a flagship $60 million Phase II award under the Genesis Mission. Led by Idaho National Laboratory in partnership with Oak Ridge, Argonne, Sandia, and a 32-partner consortium, this public-private initiative is leveraging multi-agent machine learning models and digital twins to slash AI nuclear deployment timelines and operational costs by up to 50%. As electricity demand surges from data centers and heavy industry, Project Prometheus provides the blueprint for rapid, reliable baseload power.

Read our full analytical deep-dive into Project Prometheus and its impact on reactor licensing: https://shalemag.com/project-prometheus-ai-initiative-nuclear-deployment-timelines/

Project Prometheus Inside the 60 Million Dollar AI Initiative Rewriting Nuclear Deployment Timelines - Energy Network Media Group AI nuclear deployment timelines are experiencing a seismic transformation following a landmark federal announcement by the United States Department of Energy.

Can chemical recycling effectively bridge the gap in global plastic waste management?

While less than 10% of global plastic waste is currently recycled through traditional mechanical means, the advanced plastic recycling potential faces significant operational and environmental hurdles. Despite strong federal backing for chemical recycling facilities, high-profile project cancellations in Texas, Kentucky, and Ohio highlight the difficulty of scaling pyrolysis technology under strict environmental oversight.

Read SHALE Magazine’s full analysis of the regulatory, economic, and industrial landscape shaping chemical recycling: https://shalemag.com/advanced-plastic-recycling-potential/

Potential for Advanced Recycling - Energy Network Media Group As plastic production has increased over the last century, there is more talk about the need for advanced recycling. Some plastic products are already recycled

How vast are America’s public energy reserves? 🇺🇸⛏️

A landmark resource study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS Circular 1570) reveals that federally managed public lands hold over 356 billion short tons of available coal resources and 4.2 billion short tons of active mine reserves. Announced by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, the data confirms that federal lands alone contain enough solid fuel to meet domestic demand for approximately 600 years. As power grid operators contend with surging electrical demand from AI data centers, this long-term geological benchmark will play a central role in shaping future federal leasing policies and heavy industry supply chains.

Read our full analysis of the USGS data, metallurgical coal designations, and midstream market impacts: https://shalemag.com/federal-lands-coal-assessment-usgs-report/

600 Years of Coal Beneath Federal Lands The New USGS Resource Assessment and What It Means for Leasing Policy - Energy Network Media Group Federal lands coal assessment initiatives have gained unprecedented clarity with the publication of a landmark scientific evaluation by the Department of the

The Department of Energy is directing $65.5 million toward the technological backbone of American fossil energy infrastructure. 🇺🇸🛢️

On July 23, 2026, the DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management and NETL released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0003634) aimed at advancing oil and gas innovation across three core areas: converting stranded and flared gas into high-value products, hardening pipeline metallurgy and coatings, and deploying AI-driven digital twins at physical test sites. With up to 16 cost-shared awards available, this initiative helps operators lower operating expenses while bolstering domestic midstream resilience.

Read our complete breakdown of the NOFO terms, technological priorities, and application deadlines: https://shalemag.com/doe-65-million-oil-and-gas-innovation-funding/

DOE Drops 65 Million for Oil and Gas Innovation Stranded Resources Digital Twins and Stronger Pipelines - Energy Network Media Group Oil and gas innovation sits at the center of the Department of Energy's latest federal push to modernize domestic energy systems and secure midstream delivery

Is coal stepping back into the center of the American energy mix to save the power grid from blackouts? 🇺🇸⚡

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has directed $425 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding toward 12 projects across 13 coal facilities to bolster coal plant grid reliability. Spurred by surging power demand from AI data centers, manufacturing, and industrial electrification, federal regulators are treating firm baseload power as an urgent national security priority. Combined with Section 202(c) emergency orders that force scheduled plants to remain operational, the federal government is building an operational bridge to protect regional grids through the end of the decade.

Read our complete breakdown of federal funding, regional utility plans, and grid impacts: https://shalemag.com/federal-funding-coal-plant-grid-reliability-2026/

Federal funding shifts coal plant grid reliability outlook - Energy Network Media Group The Department of Energy has fundamentally shifted the timeline for the American power sector by directing 425 million dollars in Defense Production Act